Marvin was born May 20, 1916 to John and Christina (Wolff) Rau in Harold, SD. He lived there until his graduation in 1935. He worked with his father in the Rau Garage during his high school years. On Dec. 29, 1935, he eloped with Bernice Barnett of Highmore, SD. Connie Jo was born Nov. 26, 1942. Ten years later this beautiful little blonde girl passed away from Polio. August 9, 1947, John was born, followed by another son. Loyal, on Feb. 13, 1954. After attending business college in Sioux Falls, he and Bernice shared a house with Marv's brother, Alvin. He sold tractors and became quite savy on buying horses that farmers traded for their tractors. He also had a herd of his own cattle. Although Marv could have been exempt from the service, he felt his duty to serve. He joined the Navy and became Seaman 1st Class. He spent his duty on the destroyer Ingraham. This destroyer was successful in bringing down many enemy aircrafts. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Marv moved his family to Rapid City in 1946 where they acquired their first modern home. He went into the cattle spraying business. He constructed a portable holding chute for spraying large and small animals. The Dakota Farmer Magazine wrote an article by Harry J. Boyts giving praise to Marvin because he felt this was the most practical unit he had ever seen. This was a very successful business for Marv, and one that he enjoyed very much. After selling the cattle spraying business, he sold farm equipment. Later, he and Roy Murner established a car lot on Main St. He also tried his hand in real estate. Marv retired as a young man in his early 50s. He joined Lily Lodge # 62 of the Masonic Lodge in 1942. He was a member for 67 years. He and Bernice appreciated the Black Hills and belonged to the Rapid Red Riders Jeep Club. They toured many of the back roads in the hills, as well as some of the caves. Marv enjoyed fishing and he and some friends owned a hunting camp, a converted train caboose, in the hills. He loved telling stories of the great times they all had there.. They bought and remodeled a home in Silver City. They traded that house for their home on Dundee St where they lived until their move to West Hills Village in 2005. Marv and Bernice took a vacation six months of the year. They spent time in Florida, as well as taking many tours of the New England States, Boston, New York, and Washington, DC. They also took a vacation to Cuba. Their favorite place was Mesa, Az. Marv's beloved Bernice, his devoted wife of nearly 70 years, passed away June 22, 2005, shortly after they moved to West Hills Village apartments. They spoke many times about the extremely wonderful life they had together. It was fun listening to the many stories of their adventures with their friends. They especially enjoyed their best friends. Loyal and Ida Mae Kolbrek. The two families spent a great deal of time together for over 70 years. They named their second son after Loyal Kolbrek. He enjoyed living at West Hills, and often had guests dine with him. He considered the West Hills dining room the best restaurant in town. He always wore a sports jacket and Black Hills Gold tie and belt to lunch and special occasions. His daughter-in-law referred to Marv as "a very elegant man". Marv also enjoyed his gatherings with friends at the west side Hardees where he had coffee and biscuits and gravy. Marv was always willing to lend a helping hand. He had a quick wit and an incredible sense of humor, which he retained right up to the end. It was fun listening to him tell the tales of life his life. He had a wonderful memory, and enjoyed entertaining us with those stories. Marvin will be missed by a great many people, and we are so very thankful to have had the opportunity to know him. Marv was preceded in death by his wife, daughter, parents, a brother, Alvin and a sister, Verna. Marv is survived by his sons, Loyal, and John and his wife, Joan, and a brother, Morris "Pinky" Rau all of Rapid City. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. We want to express our deepest thanks to Marv's special friend, Vera Mason, for her invaluable help. She put a spark in Marv's eyes and a spring in his step. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, July 6, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral Home with Rev. Doug Diehl officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by Rushmore VFW Post 1273. A memorial has been established to the First United Methodist Church. Friends may leave condolences and sign the online guest book at www.osheimschmidt.com.